LPHS honored four Outstanding Slicer students–Molly Cooper, Henry Denger, Drew Bush, Carter Moses-–at the Top 10% Banquet on April 22nd.
The Outstanding Students were chosen by the LPHS staff. The staff was given the chance to fill out a total of six applications. Students with the most nominations in the first round moved on to the final round.
Cooper is highly involved in her school and community. She is in four school clubs and was named the Freshman Points Queen for GR for the most community service hours. She is also an active member of the LaPorte Little Theatre and has taken dance lessons for 11 years. Cooper has received many awards regarding the arts, but she is the most proud of herself for being selected to be in the All-State Choir and winning the youth division of Hoosier Star in 2023. Cooper loves to challenge herself with honors classes.
Cooper was thrilled when she found out she had been chosen for the honor.
“Honestly, I was shocked. I feel honored! I’m very grateful. When I received the news, it made my day. I was not expecting it, and I’m extremely happy I was even considered!” Cooper said.
Denger is a member of several LPHS teams, clubs, and bands. He has received many rewards regarding band, such as ISSMA gold medals. Other than music, Denger enjoys being part of the LPHS Debate Team, Spanish Club, track, cross country, and Academic Superbowl. He is extremely proud of himself for ranking fourth overall in a debate competition. Denger enjoys taking AP and honors classes because they interest and challenge him.
Denger was proud to be honored by LPHS staff.
“I was honored and proud to be recognized by the staff,” Denger said.
Bush is an active member of several programs offered at LPHS. He is part of the LPHS boys tennis team, Student Council, Athletic Student Council, Tri-M Honors Society, Future Problem Solvers, and the National Technical Honors Society. He was recognized for his hard work and dedication around his education by receiving the title of the Rising Star of Indiana. He also won the essay section of the Isleman Writing contest in 2023. Bush enjoys challenging himself with complex AP classes, such as AP Chemistry and AP Spanish.
Bush felt proud to represent the junior class with the title of Outstanding Student.
“There are many amazing Slicers at LP, and it feels amazing to be able to represent the junior class in this capacity,” Bush said. Moses is an active member of a vast variety of LPHS clubs, sports, and academic teams. Moses played on the varsity tennis team during freshman and sophomore years. He also has played baseball since he was in kindergarten. He describes baseball to be his love, therapy, and quiet place for years. He played catcher for his entire high school career on the varsity team. Moses is a part of both honors societies that are offered at LPHS. He was elected as the junior and senior class president, as well as the vice president his sophomore year. Other than athletic teams, Moses was part of the Science Olympiad team during his sophomore and junior years. Moses also completed several hours of community service during his high school years. With all of Moses’ achievements and AP/Dual Credit/Honors classes he took during his time at LPHS, he was named the class of ‘24 valedictorian.
Moses was excited when he found out that he was named Outstanding Student of the senior class.
“I was super excited when I heard the news! But, as much as I would like to take the credit for this award, the real credit belongs to my friends and my family who have pushed me and supported me throughout the past four years!” Moses said.